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Retailers call for more help than just spending stimulus
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/02/2026
» As the Bhumjaithai Party prepares to lead the next government, one significant campaign pledge was to revive the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme. However, people in the wholesale and retail sectors view this initiative as a temporary fix rather than a long-term solution to the country's sluggish economy.
Commerce minister calls for more agreements
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 18/02/2026
» Thailand must strengthen its trading position by promoting mutual benefits and pursuing free-trade agreements (FTAs), says Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun.
Raise a glass to new alcohol laws
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/02/2026
» The Alcoholic Beverage Control Act of 2025, which took effect last November, has sparked confusion among stakeholders in the alcoholic beverage industry, including retailers and consumers. The Explainer intends to address some of the concerns.
Poll, tourism offer hope for retail
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 31/12/2025
» Weak consumer spending power, ongoing local and global political uncertainties, border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, a decline in foreign arrivals and numerous natural disasters have all contributed to challenges for the Thai retail sector in 2025.
TAT seeks 6.7m Chinese arrivals in 2026
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/12/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to restore the Chinese market to 6.7 million arrivals in 2026, rolling out more partnerships to offset a sharp plunge this year, including a letters of intent (LOIs) signed with a Chinese travel agent and the Haikou tourism authority.
Ad spending flat in 2026
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 02/12/2025
» Marketers are unlikely to increase their budgets next year, according to a survey by the Marketing Association of Thailand (MAT).
Restaurant group concerned about impact of new alcohol law
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/11/2025
» The Thai Restaurant Association is worried about the new alcohol law, especially the regulation that bans customers from consuming alcoholic beverages in restaurants during prohibited hours.
Exporting steamy soft power
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/11/2025
» Thailand has established itself as a leading exporter of boys' love (BL) and girls' love (GL) content, which is expanding to reach new audiences across the globe, including Asia, Latin America and Africa.
CP AXTRA launches tech and retail partnership with Chinese firm Cainiao
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 05/11/2025
» SET-listed CP AXTRA, an operator of Asia's leading wholesaler and retailer Makro and Lotus's, has entered into a strategic partnership with Cainiao, a global leader in e-commerce logistics under Alibaba Group, to co-develop advanced digital solutions that accelerate CP AXTRA's retail technology journey across Thailand and the Southeast Asian market.
Malee Group upbeat on exports to Cambodia
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/10/2025
» SET-listed Malee Group, a Thai fruit juice manufacturer and distributor, sees a promising outlook for exports to Cambodia following the signing of a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia on Sunday.